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Shelves with kid's books: Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, ...

Books about dinosaurs. I wish I had more time to enjoy these texts.

Posters about science. There are some posters that catch your eye.

Lots of books. Among them, a hand-written kind of code shows some strange marks. A code with dots and dashes? It seems interesting.

OMG! This guy is sooo handsome!

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The Nereid Monument is a sculptured tomb from Xanthos in Lycia (then part of the Achaemenid Persian Empire), close to present-day Fethiye in Mugla Province, Turkey. It took the form of a Greek temple on top of a base decorated with sculpted friezes, and is thought to have been built in the early fourth century BC (circa 390 BC) as a tomb for Arbinas, the Xanthian dynast who ruled western Lycia under the Achaemenid Empire.

A switch to turn the lights off .

Pandora's Box

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The Elgin Marbles also known as the Parthenon Marbles, are a collection of Classical Greek marble sculptures made under the supervision of the architect and sculptor Phidias and his assistants. They were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens.

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Zeus is the Olympian god of the sky and the thunder, the king of all other gods and men, and, consequently, the chief figure in Greek mythology. The son of Cronus and Rhea, he is probably most famous for his infidelity to his sister and wife, Hera. Athena, Apollo and Artemis, Hermes, Dionysus, Heracles, Helen of Troy, and the Muses are all children of his numerous erotic affairs. Hephaestus, Hebe, and Ares are his legitimate children.

A hand made out of marble is lying on the floor.

tremble in fear

The statue begins to glow!!!

BRING ME THE PAIN

I'M NOT PREPARED!

This area is quite dangerous. If you take a wrong decision, the result will be permanent death. Game over. C'est fini.È finita.

HERE COMES...

A magic portal opens...

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WHAT WERE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARTEMIS?

WAGING WAR

PROTECTING WOMEN, ANIMALS AND CITIES

CONTROL THE SUN

MAKE OTHERS FALL IN LOVE

CUPBEARER TO THE GODS

GUARD THE DEAD

WHO WAS HADES MARRIED TO?

HESTIA

ATHENA

HERA

PERSEPHONE

ZEUS

DEMETER

WHO WAS THE FATHER OF APHRODITE, APOLLO, ARTEMIS, ARES, ATHENA, DIONYSUS, HEPHAESTUS and HERMES?

ACHILLES

ATHENA

A TITAN

POSEIDON

ZEUS

CHRONOS

Both Zeus and the beast vanish before your eyes. You guessed the three questions right!Where the monster stood, you see a crystal ball.

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SADLY, YOU WERE NOT PREPARED. YOU SHOULD HAVE READ THAT BOOK...

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The hand fits perfectly.

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Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology connected with the myth of Pandora in Hesiod's Works and Days. In modern times an idiom has grown from it meaning "Any source of great and unexpected troubles", or alternatively "A present which seems valuable but which in reality is a curse". Later depictions of the fatal container have been varied, while some literary and artistic treatments have focused more on the contents of the idiomatic box than on Pandora herself. The container mentioned in the original story was actually a large storage jar but the word was later mistranslated as "box". According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus. Pandora opened a jar left in her care containing sickness, death and many other unspecified evils which were then released into the world. Though she hastened to close the container, only one thing was left behind – usually translated as Hope, though it could also have the pessimistic meaning of "deceptive expectation". From this story has grown the idiom "to open a Pandora's box", meaning to do or start something that will cause many unforeseen problems. A modern, more colloquial equivalent is "to open a can of worms". This object is related to myths and ancient religions. It is not real.

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IT'S OPEN!

Let's not lose hope! A hint should be inside.

The second number is 5

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The button does not seem to work. Weird.

Βρήκατε τον μυστικό πάπυρο του Δία. Εάν βρείτε την περιοχή της πρόσοψης του Μνημείου των Νηρηίδων, θα ξέρετε πώς να ανοίξετε το κουτί του Τα μήκη μετρώνται σε μέτρα.

Within the rocks something is glittering. You pick a scroll but, without light, you are not able to read it.

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The Younger Memnon is an Ancient Egyptian statue, one of two colossal granite heads from the Ramesseum mortuary temple in Thebes, Upper Egypt. It depicts the Nineteenth Dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses II wearing the Nemes head-dress with a cobra diadem on top. The damaged statue has since lost its body and lower legs. It is one of a pair that originally flanked the Ramesseum's doorway. The head of the other statue is still found at the temple.

The 5th number is 3

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A video about mummification can be seen on screen.

A flashlight. Click on it and drag the light

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The third number is 5

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A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Some authorities restrict the use of the term to bodies deliberately embalmed with chemicals, but the use of the word to cover accidentally desiccated bodies goes back to at least 1615 AD

Mummies of humans and animals have been found on every continent, both as a result of natural preservation through unusual conditions, and as cultural artifacts. Over one million animal mummies have been found in Egypt, many of which are cats. Many of the Egyptian animal mummies are sacred ibis, and radiocarbon dating suggests the Egyptian Ibis mummies that have been analyzed were from time frame that falls between approximately 450 and 250 BC.

Mummification and rank Mummification is one of the defining customs in ancient Egyptian society for people today. The practice of preserving the human body is believed to be a quintessential feature of Egyptian life. Yet even mummification has a history of development and was accessible to different ranks of society in different ways during different periods. There were at least three different processes of mummification according to Herodotus. They range from "the most perfect" to the method employed by the "poorer classes". "Most perfect" method The most expensive process was to preserve the body by dehydration and protect against pests, such as insects. Almost all of the actions Herodotus described serve one of these two functions. Nesi mummy (dynasty XX). Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer. Vilanova i la Geltrú. Spain First, the brain was removed from the cranium through the nose; the gray matter was discarded. Modern mummy excavations have shown that instead of an iron hook inserted through the nose as Herodotus claims, a rod was used to liquefy the brain via the cranium, which then drained out the nose by gravity. The embalmers then rinsed the skull with certain drugs that mostly cleared any residue of brain tissue and also had the effect of killing bacteria. Next, the embalmers made an incision along the flank with a sharp blade fashioned from an Ethiopian stone and removed the contents of the abdomen. Herodotus does not discuss the separate preservation of these organs and their placement either in special jars or back in the cavity, a process that was part of the most expensive embalming, according to archaeological evidence. The abdominal cavity was then rinsed with palm wine and an infusion of crushed, fragrant herbs and spices; the cavity was then filled with spices including myrrh, cassia, and, Herodotus notes, "every other sort of spice except frankincense", also to preserve the person. The body was further dehydrated by placing it in natron, a naturally occurring salt, for seventy days. Herodotus insists that the body did not stay in the natron longer than seventy days. Any shorter time and the body is not completely dehydrated; any longer, and the body is too stiff to move into position for wrapping. The embalmers then wash the body again and wrapped it with linen bandages. The bandages were covered with a gum that modern research has shown is both waterproofing agent and an antimicrobial agent. At this point, the body was given back to the family. These "perfect" mummies were then placed in wooden cases that were human-shaped. Richer people placed these wooden cases in stone sarcophagi that provided further protection. The family placed the sarcophagus in the tomb upright against the wall, according to Herodotus. Avoiding expense The second process that Herodotus describes was used by middle-class people or people who "wish to avoid expense". In this method, an oil derived from cedar trees was injected with a syringe into the abdomen. A rectal plug prevented the oil from escaping. This oil probably had the dual purpose of liquefying the internal organs but also of disinfecting the abdominal cavity. (By liquefying the organs, the family avoided the expense of canopic jars and separate preservation.) The body was then placed in natron for seventy days. At the end of this time, the body was removed and the cedar oil, now containing the liquefied organs, was drained through the rectum. With the body dehydrated, it could be returned to the family. Herodotus does not describe the process of burial of such mummies, but they were perhaps placed in a shaft tomb. Poorer people used coffins fashioned from terracotta. Inexpensive method The third and least-expensive method the embalmers offered was to clear the intestines with an unnamed liquid, injected as an enema. The body was then placed in natron for seventy days and returned to the family. Herodotus gives no further details.

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The Rosetta Stone is a granodiorite stele discovered in 1799 which is inscribed with three versions of a decree issued in Memphis, Egypt in 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty on behalf of King Ptolemy V Epiphanes. The top and middle texts are in Ancient Egyptian using hieroglyphic and Demotic scripts respectively, while the bottom is in Ancient Greek. The decree has only minor differences among the three versions, so the Rosetta Stone became key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, thereby opening a window into ancient Egyptian history.

You decode the Greek letters. This could be quite handy.

The writing systems used in ancient Egypt were deciphered in the early nineteenth century through the work of several European scholars, especially Jean-François Champollion and Thomas Young. Ancient Egyptian forms of writing, which included the hieroglyphic, hieratic and demotic scripts, ceased to be understood in the fourth and fifth centuries AD, as the Coptic alphabet was increasingly used in their place. Later generations' knowledge of the older scripts was based on the work of Greek and Roman authors whose understanding was faulty. It was thus widely believed that Egyptian scripts were exclusively ideographic, representing ideas rather than sounds, and even that hieroglyphs were an esoteric, mystical script rather than a means of recording a spoken language. Some attempts at decipherment by Islamic and European scholars in the Middle Ages and early modern times acknowledged the script might have a phonetic component, but perception of hieroglyphs as ideographic hampered efforts to understand them as late as the eighteenth century.

Demotic (from Ancient Greek: δημοτικός dēmotikós, 'popular', Coptic: ⲥϧⲁⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲉⲧϣⲗⲟⲗ) is the ancient Egyptian script derived from northern forms of hieratic used in the Nile Delta, and the stage of the Egyptian language written in this script, following Late Egyptian and preceding Coptic. The term was first used by the Greek historian Herodotus to distinguish it from hieratic and hieroglyphic scripts. By convention, the word "Demotic" is capitalized in order to distinguish it from demotic Greek.

Hieratic (/haɪəˈrætɪk/; Ancient Greek: ἱερατικά, romanized: hieratiká, lit. 'priestly') is a cursive writing system used for Ancient Egyptian, and the principal script used to write that language from its development in the 3rd millenium BCE until the rise of Demotic in the mid 1st millennium BCE. It was primarily written in ink with a reed pen on papyrus.

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LibraryThe Museum's rich history and unique research holdings are accessible to the public through its Library service. The British Museum Library collections are made up of more than 300,000 volumes. Together they reflect the historic strengths of the Museum's diverse curatorial departments, which are dedicated to excellence in the research of human cultures – past and present – across the globe. The British Museum Archive is a unique record of the Museum's activities since it was founded in 1753. It preserves the story of the Museum, the history of the collection, its collectors and the people who worked here. The Archive is a resource for researchers, academics and members of the public. The Archive is an essential element in supporting the ongoing research aims of the Museum and the wider research community.

OMG! How am I supposed to find the book I need here?

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How to translate Greek

Mathematics

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Danger Electric Shock Safety Sign

This danger electric shock risk sign has the following text "danger electric shock risk" with a volt symbol going through a person inside a triangle.
This sign warns people that there is a risk of electric shock.

This area is quite dangerous. If you take a wrong decision, the result will be permanent death. Game over. C'est fini.È finita.

An inflatable costume of a clown. Made out of rubber. Pretty far away, but I think I will be able to grab it.

Wooden tables. Above the level of water yet damp.

It's just water. There are no eels swimming around.

That door seems interesting. What's the best path to get there?

You decide to walk through water. Click the red dot to do it.

You decide to jump onto those damp tables. Click the red dot to do it.

You decide to dress up like a clown and get into water. Click the red dot to do it.

You decide to dive into water and swim. Click the red dot to do it.

What to do, what to do...

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Dear waiters,I'm pretty cross with you all. Keep my order. The healthiest food should be on the lower shelf and those which are fattening, on the upper ones.Do as I say and I'll give you a number of the lock to go home earlier in case you need it. -Monsieur Chef

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As you place the can of coke, the door begins to close.There is another message.

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Dear staff members,What you have done is called The Food PyramidThe Food Pyramid is designed to make healthy eating easier. Healthy eating is about getting the correct amount of nutrients – protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals you need to maintain good health. Foods that contain the same type of nutrients are grouped together on each of the shelves of the Food Pyramid. This gives you a choice of different foods from which to choose a healthy diet. Following the Food Pyramid as a guide will help you get the right balance of nutritious foods within your calorie range. I hope you are reading all this text, because the 4th number of the code to open the exit door is 4. Studies show that we take in too many calories from foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt, on the top shelf of the Food Pyramid. They provide very little of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. Limiting these is essential for healthy eating. So in a nutshell, healthy eating involves:

plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit
a serving of wholemeal cereals and breads, potatoes, pasta and rice at every meal - go for wholegrain varieties wherever possible
some milk, yoghurt and cheese
some meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts
a very small amount of fats, spreads and oils
and a very small amount or no foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt

SupplementsIf you eat a varied and balanced diet, then there is normally no need to take any food supplements – you’ll get everything you need from your food. The one exception to this is folic acid. All women of child-bearing age who could become pregnant should take a supplement of 400µg (micrograms) folic acid each day. If a woman does become pregnant, she should continue to take the supplement during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.

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As you know, conductors conduct electrical current very easily because of their free electrons. Insulators oppose electrical current and make poor conductors. Some common conductors are copper, aluminum, gold, and silver. Some common insulators are glass, air, plastic, rubber, and wood.

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Is wood a conductor? The short answer is No, but under certain conditions, wood can also conduct electricity. For example, damp wood or some composite wood might contain substances that can conduct electricity.

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Pure water is a relatively poor conductor of electricity. However, water also is a very good solvent for ionic molecules such as sodium chloride (table salt). The presence of positive and negative ions in water (such as calcium, sodium, and chlorine) greatly increases electrical conductivity.

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You wash your hands. Well done!

A cool simple modern soap dispenser. What did you expect?

You try to get some sweets. Sadly, you are penniless.

Yikes! There is a turd floating.

The smell is so bad!! I will not enter there.

The British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. Its permanent collection of some eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence, having been widely sourced during the era of the British Empire. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. It was the first public national museum in the world.

At the centre of British Museum sits the largest covered public square in Europe, the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court. Designed by Foster and Partners, the Great Court is a two-acre space enclosed by a spectacular glass roof with the world-famous Reading Room in the middle. Free and open every day to visitors, the Great Court is one of London's most unique spaces.

The information desk a place in a public building, store, etc. where you can go to get information, for example about where to find things in the building.

An information desk clerk acts as the property liaison and provides guests and residents with information , responding to questions in person and over the phone.

A map of the building. That may be useful. I'll take one.

If I were you, I'd start visiting the gift shop.

Go to gift shop

Front Desk Clerks - Skills and Abilities needed for that job

Be very friendly.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand spoken information.
Listen to others and ask questions.
Understand written information.
Write clearly so other people can understand.
Read and understand work-related materials.
Speak several languages.

Have your belongings checked

A security guard (also known as a security inspector, security officer, or protective agent) is a person employed by a government or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures.

Morning!Can I have your passport?

Top Skills Needed for Security Guards

Attention to Detail.
A polite and approachable manner at all times.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength.
A trustworthy character.
A flexible and responsible approach to the job.
The ability to be patient regardless of the situation.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

This is not a passport!Are you pulling my leg?Please, your passport.

Top Skills Needed for Security Guards

Attention to Detail.
A polite and approachable manner at all times.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength.
A trustworthy character.
A flexible and responsible approach to the job.
The ability to be patient regardless of the situation.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Colorful notebooks are on sale.

The most important landmarks of London can be seen printed on these mugs.

Give me some gift bags for gifts? Sounds like a tonguetwister.

Those books are way too far. My vision is not that good.

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The fire alarm goes off!! It seems this is not a drill!

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You are lying on the floor. Luckily, you are still alive after being trampled by that mob.You wonder where you are...

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The court is empty. Everybody has already left. That means the museum is closed and... You are trapped inside!! You better find your way out!!

DEEP SLUMBER

As you open the door, people behind you push you. You fall on the floor. You notice how they walk over you. They forgot how to behave during a fire. Then you pass out.

Thank you.May I have a look at your Id card, please?

Top Skills Needed for Security Guards

Attention to Detail.
A polite and approachable manner at all times.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength.
A trustworthy character.
A flexible and responsible approach to the job.
The ability to be patient regardless of the situation.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Thank you again.Everything looks fine.Enjoy yourself!

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Top Skills Needed for Security Guards

Attention to Detail.
A polite and approachable manner at all times.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and strength.
A trustworthy character.
A flexible and responsible approach to the job.
The ability to be patient regardless of the situation.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Some toilet paper! You are rich!

A toilet brush. Interesting? Nay.

Do not flush wipes down the toilet!

Clean water.

That silhouette rings a bell...

Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit
a serving of wholemeal cereals and breads, potatoes, pasta and rice at every meal - go for wholegrain varieties wherever possible
some milk, yoghurt and cheese
some meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts
a very small amount of fats, spreads and oils
and a very small amount or no foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt

At last, you are free.You leave this incredible museum behind . Will your friends believe what happened here?

A project developed by the Department of English of IES Miguel de Molinos (Zaragoza)

PUSH DOORS OPEN

Story and script by Luis Margarida

May 2020

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But... where's everybody?

Hey guyz,If you need to leave the building, remember the doors are locked.Enter the 5-digit code and doors will open.

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